Pair of cyclists struck in region

WATERLOO REGION — It's been a dangerous couple of days for cyclists in Waterloo Region Wednesday and Thursday.

Two cyclists were struck by vehicles throughout the region in a span of less than 24 hours, and both riders required medical attention.

The first incident took place on Erbs Road and Sandhills Road near Foxwood Golf Course Wednesday. Emergency crews received a call at 8:42 p.m. after a Waterloo man, age 45, was struck from behind on his bicycle and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 25-year-old male motorist, also from Waterloo, was charged with impaired driving in connection with the incident.

Thursday, a southbound cyclist collided with a truck heading south on Highway 24 near Maple Manor Road south of Shep's Subdivision at 7:10 a.m. A 30 year-old man suffered injuries in the collision. OPP officers are still investigating.